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Rubio: Hezbollah trying to "drag Lebanon back into chaos" through war, call to oust government
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (64+ words) Terror group's chief had said people have 'right to go down onto the streets and to bring down the government' in response to Israeli strikes, US sanctions on Hezbollah-linked bank...
Arab, Islamic FMs call Ben Gvir's taunts of flotilla activists "assault on human dignity'
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (207+ words) The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Muslim countries on Sunday strongly condemned the actions of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir toward detained activists in the Gaza-bound flotilla. The eight Arab and Muslim nations said in a statement:…...
Iran's supreme leader said hiding in secret location, communicates via network of messengers
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (356+ words) Oil slips to 2-week low as US and Iran seen nearing peace deal * Turkish president scraps move to close liberal university * Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish area...
Trump reportedly asked Muslim, Arab leaders to normalize ties with Israel if Iran deal reached
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (620+ words) US President Donald Trump told the leaders of several Arab and Muslim countries in a Saturday phone call that he expects them to normalize relations with Israel if he reaches a deal to end the war with Iran, two US…...
Arab parties urge Ra'am to join efforts to revive Joint List ahead of elections
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (577+ words) Three of the four Arab-majority political parties reiterated their readiness to form a joint electoral list ahead of the upcoming elections, and called on the fourth, the Islamist Ra'am, to join the effort even though its officials have declined to…...
Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (248+ words) Spiritual leader of ultra-Orthodox faction believes Netanyahu has no intention of letting the bill pass into law, is instead trying to use it for a larger electoral maneuver...
Thousands protest in Bilbao over Spanish police's abuse of Gaza flotilla activists
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (129+ words) Some 2, 000 march in Basque city after cops filmed beating returning activists at airport; Israel summons Spanish diplomat for explanation of Madrid's 'hypocrisy'...
West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill breaks Israel's international obligations " legal official
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (727+ words) A controversial bill seeking to extend Israeli civilian control over antiquities in the West Bank and Gaza would violate Israel's international commitments and reinforce claims of "creeping annexation," according to a position paper by the Knesset Education, Culture and Sports…...
Daily Briefing May 24: Why Israel could object to potential Iran deal
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (29+ words) Political reporter Tal Schneider on reports of the 60-day ceasefire, a first major interview with Yashar! head Gadi Eisenkot and new friction over women serving in combat roles...
Trump said to assure Netanyahu he will thwart Iran nuke program as Israel fears "very bad" deal
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (898+ words) US President Donald Trump reassured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call that a final agreement with Iran will fully dismantle Tehran's nuclear program, a senior Israeli official said in a statement on Sunday, as details emerged of a…...